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The Great Give Away/Yard Sale
NOW is the time to bring in all the "stuff" that you've
been saving from the Simple Challenge decluttering.
The church is open, to receive yard sale items, tonight
from 6-8 p.m. and tomorrow, Friday, April 16 from 10
a.m. - ?. Please be sure to price
your items if possible ~ stickers are available in the
Parish Hall.
While you're at the church, don't forget to signup for the
Simple Challenge Potluck Celebration dinner
being
held Friday, April 16 at 6 p.m. Discussion during
dinner will be about what was learned from
participating in the Simple Challenge.
And of course, don't miss the Great Give
Away,
this Saturday, April 17, from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. There's lots
of
items to choose from and the kitchen will be open with
snacks and beverages for sale.
~Volunteers are still needed~
Contact Judy Phillips, jphillips304{at}cox{dot}net or
401-438- 6989.
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Dear
friend,
Breakfast on the Beach. That is the scene in this
Sunday's Gospel, and the heart of the Word for us. It
is a wonderful tale of surprise, recognition, and of new
life, as people recognize that Resurrection affects all
sorts of people who trust and follow Jesus. We read
in the Book of Acts, about Saul, on a mission to wipe
out Christians, but whose life is turned around by the
risen Jesus;
Ananais, who is empowered by the Risen one to
restore Paul's sight. Finally the moving encounter of
Peter with Jesus: forgiveness, empowerment, new
life. The marvelous details are interesting; much more
important, they show us that the power and reality of
Easter and the Resurrection went far beyond the day:
they impacted ordinary people, even at breakfast on
the beach. Life was, is, new. Hope blows into our life
like a fresh breeze off the lake. Easter goes on. Our
lives are empowered. Joy breaks out in all sorts of
encounters. So we keep singing Alleluia. It's catching.
Thank God.
Alleluia.
Ned
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| This Sunday |
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The Third Sunday of Easter
April 18, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Edward B. Gammons
Christian Education at 9:15 a.m.
Godly Play-PreK-5: The Good Shepherd and
World Communion
Adult Forum-"Via Media"
Bible Study- The Gospel of Luke
Scripture readings:
Acts 9:1-6, (7-20)
Psalm 30
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19
Read these
lessons
Liturgical Ministers for this Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Arthur Manning
Lector-Pat Blenkiron
Usher-Mike Seger
Greeter-Judy Phillips
Coffee Hour- Sally Erskine and Company
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Linda LeBreux
Eucharistic Visitor-Michelle Callahan
Lectors-Bill Patterson & Brooke Fairman
Cantor-Bill Patterson
Acolytes- AJ Hess, Josh Hess & Samantha
Hess
Ushers-Carol & George Nunes
Altar Guild-Shirley Baker & Karen Turner
Greeters- Beverly & Ernie
Fairhurst
Counters-Maurice Holmes & Gladys
Murino
Coffee Hour-Denise & Richard Messier and
Carol & Richard Marsland
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| Easter Photos |
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Click on the photo to the left to view pictures taken of
our Easter
celebrations.
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| Community Garden |
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With last year's great success, many of you are
eagerly anticipating the Community Garden this year.
Now is the time to get ready, so if you are interested in
participating, please contact Anne Bryant. You can
have a plot, share a plot, invite your neighbors, or
simply help out occasionally. We welcome any level
of participation. If you are interested in being a part of
the Epiphany Community Garden or supporting this
ministry in any way, give Anne a call at 401-722-4699
or email her at adbotr@usa.net.
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| Special Opportunity for Giving to the Bread of Life Food Pantry |
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The Bread of Life Food Pantry located at Newman
Congregational Church, Rumford is participating in
the 13th Annual $1 Million
Giveaway to Fight Hunger.
Please give generously during March and April as all
food and monetary donations will be matched by the
Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation. $1 million will be
divided among anti-hunger agencies nationwide, so
your generosity will be greatly appreciated during this
campaign. Checks can be made payable
to "Newman Congregational Church"
with "Bread of Life Food Pantry" noted on the
memo line.
The Bread of Life Food Pantry is asking for the
following items to be donated for the month of
April:
Crackers, Beef Stew, Hamburger Helper
and Cereal.
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| Eastertide Book Group |
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Join us for the
Eastertide Book
Group where we
are discussing
Bruce Bugbee's
book, "what you do
best in the body of Christ: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts,
Personal Style, and God-Given Passion." The group
meets Wednesdays, at 7 p.m., and will be led by
Gracelynn Rizzolo. Books may
be purchase, inexpensively, through Amazon.com.
Contact: Suellen Franze, 508-243-0650 or Gracelynn
Rizzolo, 401-728-2329.
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| Spring Cleanup and Planting |
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The Building & Grounds Commission has planned a
day to spruce up the grounds of Church of the
Epiphany. Bring your rakes, gloves and garden
shovels on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and enjoy the outdoors while beautifying our church.
Contact Ron Bennett: 401-663-2532,
rabconstructioncorp@hotmail.com for more
information.
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| Next Sunday |
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The Fourth Sunday of Easter~Welcome
Sunday
April 25, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer L. Pedrick
Christian Education at 9:15 a.m.
Godly Play-PreK-5: Circle of the Holy
Eucharist
Adult Forum-"Via Media"
Bible Study- The Gospel of Luke
Scripture readings:
Acts 9:36-43
Psalm 23
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
Read these
lessons
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